Words cannot describe it, they just cannot.
Roll was called near the end of the program. As the soldier's name was called, that soldier rose, walked up on stage, shook hands with the dignitaries and then exited the stage to receive a camouflage Bible and a bag of goodies. The last name to be called was Jared Roe, the young soldier who passed away earlier in the week.
"Jared Roe," called the sargeant. "Jared Roe," he called again. "Jared Roe," he called a third time.
In unison, the unit stood up and responded in one voice, "PRESENT." And then we all started to cry.
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